Sermons on Matt:

Why Can't I Touch God" Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2017

Why Jesus Doesn't Appear Physically Today

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The 5 windows of the soul: sight, speech, hearing, touch and smell. 2. People ask to experience God by seeing, talking, hearing His voice and touching Him. WHAT TOUCH DOES • A touch satisfies curiosity • Touching gives greater information • Touching ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Evil strategy against the church

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the church is lost to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't I Touch God: Lesson 9

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

Importance of touching in Scripture

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The 5 windows of the soul: sight, speech, hearing, touch and smell. 2. People ask to experience God by seeing, talking, hearing His voice and touching Him. WHAT TOUCH DOES • A touch satisfies curiosity • Touching gives greater information ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Countdown 2018

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Message about timeline of Jerusalem in History and recent events of US moving capitol to Jerusalem

This past week there was a significant event that took place in the history of the nation of Israel And because of that I have entitled my message Jerusalem Countdown On May 14, 2018, the U.S. officially opened its Embassy in Jerusalem Why should we care? What does this have to do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-35, Zechariah 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Laboring To Enter Into That Rest

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 1, 2008

Be cause of Jesus we can find rest in the midst of toil, trouble, and conflict.

Laboring to enter into that Rest I. Need For Rest In The Twenty Four Hour Society, Martin Moore-Ede says our most notorious industrial accidents in recent years—Exxon Valdez, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, the fatal navigational error of Korean Air Lines 007—all occurred in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Seamless Life In Christ

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 7, 2017

Living a seamless life in Christ where there is no compartmentalization, cognitive dissonance, compartments, start and stop spirituality. Being salt and being light is seamless energy.

(John 19:23) Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece. Fulfilment of (Ps 22:18) You wear a tunic as the first layer of clothing next to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 30, 2013

All who proclaim salvation in Christ must be 1) Content with the Lord’s Provision (Luke 10:2-4), 2) Faithful to the Lord’s Message (Luke 10:5–9), and 3) Diligent to declare Judgment (Luke 10:10–12).

For those who were eagerly awaiting the latest birth to the British royal family, there was an unusual stealth campaign. Members of the family and staff were tight lipped as to the gender and name of the child until birth. The announcement of the birth was through a combination of posted notices ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Other

"The Fool..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 15, 2004

No one likes being called a "fool." Yet, the Bible says a man who says there is no God, well, get ready to change your name. Let’s examine more what the Bible says about the matter!

Introduction How many times have you heard someone say, "She’d be a fool to take him back." or "You’re a bigger fool than I thought you were." or "Boy was I a fool to believe that." Regardless of it’s use, it leaves a strong taste in all of our mouths and rightly so! It’s not the worst but it’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Jerusalem Road - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 28, 2006

The Roads We Must Travel - Part 5 of 5 - The Jerusalem Road

Though there are vast differences in every Christians life, there are some similarities as well. We may not all be called to preach, or teach; but we are all called to testify. Not every Christian is to be a member of FBC, but every Christian is to be a member of a local Church somewhere! Not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Need The Gift Of Pentecost?

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

The Holy Spirit is essential for service to Christ.

Acts 1:8 "Do We Need The Gift of Pentecost?" Today there is a trend among Christians to rely on experience, reason, and self. However, there was a gift given to those on Pentecost that overwhelmed their self control. And through this gift those Christians experienced the harvest. This scripture ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

4 Things God Does Not Know

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 18, 2003

This is a good evangelistic sermon that the title is sure to get some attention. Be sure to announce it in advance.

4 Things God Does Not Know I. A sin that He does not hate.Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1. God will not tolerate sin. Joshua 7 2. God cannot even look upon sin. Matt. 27:45-46 3. Why Does God Hate Sin? Because it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing & Opposing Satan’s Devices

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

The devices (modus operandi) of the devil are those ways in which he works in our lives in order to lead us astray from God and into sin. We should be very familiar with his devices and the defenses we can make when he attacks us.

Intro: The devices (modus operandi) of the devil are those ways in which he works in our lives in order to lead us astray from God and into sin. We should be very familiar with his devices and the defenses we can make when he attacks us. A. EXPOSING SATAN’S DEVICES 1. He Blinds the Minds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: *other

When God Says Amen

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 8, 2013

When we say amen, we are saying "so be it" When God says Amen to our prayers, He is saying it's done

When God Says Amen Mark 2:1-12 When God says Amen I. Mountains are moved vs4 their mountain was the multitude of people There is nothing too hard for God. There is nothing too hard for God to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw The Light

Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 18, 2025

We will explore thee functions of light and discuss the meaning of The Bright Morning Star.

INTRODUCTION A. In 1978, a song written and sung by country music singer Hank Williams was released. The song resonated with many: I wandered so aimless, life filled with sin I wouldn't let my dear savior in Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night Praise the Lord, I saw the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:18-19, John 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

House Guest

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational